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Economic News, Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Global Markets at Record Levels Amid Fed Policy Easing Expectations
... confidence in further Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Key Economic Indicators and Commodity Prices
Central Bank of Russia Exchange Rate (as of August 16):
$80.02 (↑0.26 roubles), €93.71 (↑0.65 roubles), ¥11.11:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}. The Russian currency continued to weaken moderately amid external factors and expectations of Central Bank policy scenarios.
Oil:
Brent at approximately $66.3/barrel (-0.79%), WTI at approximately $63.45/barrel (-0.89%):contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}. Oil prices are moderately declining after an increase earlier in the week, as investors weigh data ...
Luntry attracts investment from Solar Ventures for strengthening container security
Russian company Luntry, a developer of container application security solutions, has attracted investment from Solar Ventures,... ... group. In this article, we will examine how Luntry ensures security throughout the container lifecycle, its significance for banks, retailers, and IT companies, as well as how support from Solar Ventures will enable the company to strengthen its market ...
Putin and Trump's Talks in Alaska: Agenda and Impact on Global Markets
... potential scenarios for Russian assets following the negotiations:
Breakthrough to Peace:
If specific agreements on a ceasefire or other steps toward resolution are reached by Putin and Trump, this could increase risk appetite. The ruble and stocks of Russian companies, particularly in the banking and energy sectors, may strengthen on expectations of economic recovery and easing of restrictions.
No Result:
If the meeting concludes without tangible progress, investors may shift to a "risk-off" mode. Oil and gold, as safe-haven ...
Bessent: Europe Purchases Processed Russian Oil from India
... sanctions" to unify approaches and reduce regulatory arbitrage arises.
Discount Economics and Margins
Raw Material Discount:
Russian oil is sold at a differential to Brent/Dubai, covering long logistics.
GRM of Indian Refineries:
The spread between the ... ... Coordination
Tightening Due Diligence:
Strengthened requirements for origin certification and supply chains.
Financial Restrictions:
Banking and insurance filters for "high-risk origin" transactions.
Technical Barriers:
Expansion of the list of "sensitive" ...
Multi-Sided Platform For Instant Purchases And Sales In Commodity Markets
... products, reducing the delivery period and the final cost, due to the exclusion of the intermediaries. The development paths of Russian and foreign platforms are congruent in key areas. And this direction is not only extremely promising, but also has almost ... ... (Light & Miskelly, 2019).
Logistics companies that can sell their services and participate in transactions (Scholz et al., 2018).
Banks that receive up-to-date information on transactions and potential clients for financing.
Thanks to this digital platform,...